Orion 14MDM User Manual

Operating Instructions

AC/DC

COLOR TELEVISION

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEER. DISCONNECT FROM
MAINS SUPPLY WHEN NOT IN USE FOR LONG PERIODS.

POWER SOURCES

AC 110-240 Volts 50Hz or DC 12 Volts Only

WARNING

Never connect the AC power cord to any other voltages other than the one specified.
Use the attached power cord only.

NOTE:

Disconnect from the housing outlet when not in use for a long time.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read Instructions Carefully - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.

2.

Operating Instructions Manual - The manual should be kept for future reference.

3.

Moisture - The unit should be used in such a way that it is protected from moisture.
e.g.condensation, splashed water, etc.

4.

Heat - The appliance should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators or
electric/gas fires and direct sunlight from windows.

5.

When not in use - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the Power
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

6.

Power Sources - The appliance should only be connected to a mains power supply as
specified in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

7.

Ventilation - The ventilation holes in the rear casing prevent overheating. Do not block or
cover these holes, especially with cloth or paper.

FEATURES

AC/DC Power Operation

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On Screen Programming

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Daily 4 event Programmable ON/OFF Timer

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Auto Tuning for Channel Presetting

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110 Preset Channel

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Sleep Timer (Up to 120 minutes)

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Child Lock (Hotel Lock)

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Automatic Power Shut Off

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24:00 Clock Timer

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2 Speaker

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AUDIO/VIDEO IN & OUT Jack

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5 Language on Screen Menu

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Picture Adjustment

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CATV Capability

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NTSC 3.58/4.43 - PLAYBACK ON PAL 60Hz

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CONTENTS

PREPARATIONS

LOCATION OF CONTROLS............................................................................................ 2

REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 3

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................ 5

POWER SOURCES......................................................................................................... 5

SETTING LANGUAGE..................................................................................................... 6

PRESETTING THE CHANNELS ..................................................................................... 7

OPERATIONS

TV OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................... 11

SETTING THE CLOCK .................................................................................................. 12

SETTING THE ON/OFF TIMER..................................................................................... 13

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................... 15

PICTURE CONTROL..................................................................................................... 17

CHILD LOCK (HOTEL LOCK) ....................................................................................... 19

AV JACK CONNECTIONS............................................................................................. 21

TO WATCH NTSC VIDEO LASER DISC, DVD AND RECORDED VIDEO TAPE ........ 23

RECEPTION OF INTERFERENCE ............................................................................... 24

OTHERS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE....................................................................................... 25

SPECIFICATIONS

1

POWER

QUICK

VIEW

1

234
5
9

SLEEP

MUTE

MENU SET ENTER

NORMAL

SKIP

7

6

0

VOL

–

TUNING

AV

+

COLOR
SYSTEM

8

CH CALL

CH

REMOTE CONTROL

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Use two "UM-4" size batteries.

(Continued)

Slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow
and remove.

NOTE:

Your TV will not work in the following cases. Check them carefully.

If direct sunlight or other strong light is
shining on the remote control sensor.

Load the two batteries
as shown below.

If there is an obstacle between the TV
and the remote control handset.

Replace the cover.

If the polarities, + and –, are wrongly
aligned.

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If the batteries are weak.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Connect the cable from the outdoor or indoor antenna to the antenna jack on the rear panel as
shown below. For all antenna circuit problems, please consult your local dealer.

A)

A twin-lead telescopic antenna is
supplied with the unit. Insert the
antenna post into the mounting hole

B)

on the back cabinet until it locks into
place. Insert the antenna adaptor

A)
(supplied) to the antenna jack. Adjust
the length and angle of both antenna
rods to receive the best possible
picture.

B)

EXTERNAL ANTENNA

The antenna connection is equivalent
to DIN 45 325 for a combined UHF/
VHF antenna with 75 ohm coaxial
cable.

AUDIO

VIDEO

DC (

) 12V

- - - -

OUT

C)

CATV cable

IN

To receive special channels connect
the CATV cable to the antenna jack.

C)

POWER SOURCES

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord
plug into a AC outlet.

NOTE:

1. NEVER CONNECT THE AC POWER CORD TO ANYTHING
OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. USE THE
ATTACHED POWER CORD ONLY.

2. IF YOU EXPERIENCE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN TOUCHING
THE UNIT, AND THE UNIT FAILS TO FUNCTION, SIMPLY
UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD FROM THE AC OUTLET, AND
PLUG IT IN AGAIN. THE UNIT SHOULD RETURN TO NORMAL
OPERATION.

TO USE DC POWER

By using the DC car cord supplied with the TV, you can operate this TV from a cigarette lighter
socket in any vehicle that utilizes a negative grounding system.
The fused 12V DC car cord has been designed to power the unit from the external DC power (12
volt negative ground) through the DC input jack.

Connect the smaller plug on the end of the cord to the DC input jack on the rear of the TV, then
insert the other end of the car cord into the cigarette lighter socket of your car.

NOTE:

Rear of TV

• Use the supplied car cord only and
do not use it with a DC 24V type
battery such as bus or truck.

• Use the TV while the car engine is

VIDEO

AUDIO

DC (

) 12V

- - - -

OUT

IN

DC Input Jack

Cigarette
Lighter Socket

on.

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SETTING LANGUAGE

This TV has 5 different languages for MENU set up which can be selected through ON
Screen Display: English, German, French, Italian or Spanish.

1

CLOCK SET
ON/OFF TIMER SET
CH TUNING
PICTURE

LANGUAGE

PRESS:+/-/ENTER/MENU

To select the desired language,

3

English (ENGLISH), Spanish
(ESPANOL), French (FRANCAIS),
German (DEUTSCH) or Italian
(ITALIANO), press the SET UP or
DOWN button.
Then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button to return to

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the normal TV screen.

MENU

PRESETTING THE CHANNELS

MANUAL
AUTO
CH ALLOCATION

PRESS:+/-/ENTER/MENU

CH TUNING

After connecting, preset the desired channel (up to 110 channels) in the following procedure.
There are two types of station presettings you may choose from:

- Automatic tuning All stations will be preset in sequence available in your area.

- Manual tuning You activate the auto search function until your preferred station is tuned in.

AUTOMATIC TUNING

Then you memorize this station into the chosen channel memory. For each
station you repeat the same procedure.

Press the MENU button. Press SET

1

UP or DOWN button to select the CH
TUNING mode, then press the ENTER
button.

MENU

PRESS:+/-/ENTER/MENU

PRESS:+/-/ENTER/MENU

All available channels in your area are

3

automatically scanned and stored in

SET ENTER

CLOCK SET

CLOCK SET
ON/OFF TIMER SET

ON/OFF TIMER SET
CH TUNING

CH TUNING
PICTURE
LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

the memory of the TV.
When the TV find the broadcasting
channel, mark disappears.
After scanning, the previous step 2 screen
appears.

Press the SET UP or DOWN button

2

to select the AUTO mode, then
press the ENTER button.

SET ENTER

Press the MENU button twice. The

4

TV will return to normal TV screen.

PAL

Tuning segment bar

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NOTE: If you want to skip the channel, refer to page 16.

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When the unit is in the AV mode, you can't preset the channels.

CH 10

CH position

searching
direction

MENU

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